General contractor inPortland, Maine
M&C Carpentry remodels kitchens and baths, builds custom built-ins and decks, and handles additions for homeowners in Portland and South Portland. Two owners, on site every day, about an hour from our shop in Waterford.
- Owners On Every Job
- Fully Insured
- Written Estimates
What You Get
When You Hire M&C
Caleb and Micah run every project in Portland themselves, from the first site visit to the final walkthrough.
Owners On Site
The people who walk your project and write your estimate are the same people building it.
Direct Communication
Schedule, scope and cost are discussed with you before anything changes. Questions get answered the same day.
A Clean Site, Every Day
Tools stored, debris removed and floors swept at the end of each working day.
Written, Itemized Estimates
A clear scope and price in writing before work begins. No verbal numbers.
Remodeling In
Portland, Maine
What we see most often on Portland projects, and how we plan for it.
Older Homes, Average Build Year Around 1967
Portland's housing is old by any standard. Plaster, out-of-level floors, knob-and-tube and discontinued trim profiles are normal on a Portland remodel, and we plan and price for them up front.
Condos, Tight Lots And The Peninsula
Parking, elevators, building hours and material staging are part of planning a job on Munjoy Hill or the West End. We sort it out before the first day so the work does not stall.
City Permits And Inspections
Portland requires permits for most structural, plumbing and electrical work. We pull them and schedule the inspections.
Remodel Or Sell
With Portland inventory rising and prices softening in 2026, more owners are improving the house they have. A kitchen, bath or built-in is often the better move than a listing.
What We Build
In Portland
Four core services, all delivered by the same two-owner crew.
Custom Decks & Outdoor Living
Pressure-treated, cedar and composite decks, porches, pergolas and fences.
View Service →Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling
Complete remodels from demolition to final trim, managed by one crew.
View Service →Additions & New Construction
Additions, garages, post and beam outbuildings and basement finishing.
View Service →Custom Carpentry & Built-Ins
Bookcases, mudrooms, slat walls, bunk beds, wainscoting and trim.
View Service →Have a project in Portland?One of the owners will come look at it. Free site visit, written estimate.
How A Portland Project Runs
Four steps, the same on every job.
Site Visit
One of the owners meets you at the property in Portland, measures, and discusses scope, materials and budget.
Written Estimate
You receive an itemized estimate with a realistic start window and duration.
Construction
The crew arrives as scheduled with an owner on site. Daily updates, daily cleanup.
Walkthrough
The finished project is reviewed with you before the job is closed out.
What Projects Cost
In Portland
Portland projects carry a few line items that newer towns do not: leveling, wiring upgrades, plaster repair and condo logistics. We price those as their own lines so the estimate is honest.
- Project scope and square footage
- Materials and finish level
- Site access and conditions
- Permits and drawings
- Plumbing and electrical moves
- Season and scheduling
Get A Written Number
Tell us about the project in Portland and we will come look. Written, itemized estimate, no pressure.
Nearby Towns We Serve
Based in Waterford and working a 47-mile radius across Greater Portland, Lewiston-Auburn, the Lakes Region and the Oxford Hills.
Also serving Cumberland, Yarmouth, Freeport, Gorham and Windham. Call (207) 707-6208 if you are elsewhere in Greater Portland.
Questions From
Portland Homeowners
Do you work in Portland condos?
Yes. We plan around parking, elevator access, building hours and association rules, and we keep the work contained in a shared building. Slat walls, built-ins and bathroom remodels are common condo projects for us in Portland.
How do you handle parking and staging on the peninsula?
We arrange permits for on-street staging where needed, bring materials in on a schedule rather than all at once, and keep the sidewalk and neighbors' spots clear. It is part of the plan, not an afterthought.
Do you pull Portland permits?
Yes. We submit the application, drawings and schedule the inspections with the city for any work that requires it.
How soon can you start in Portland?
Site visits are usually within the week. Start dates depend on the season and material lead times. Interior remodels and built-ins can often start within a few weeks in winter; deck work books up for spring.
Do you do small jobs in Portland?
Yes. A single built-in, a bathroom refresh or a porch repair are all worth a call. We fit smaller Portland jobs between larger projects.
Are you insured for condo associations?
Yes. M&C Carpentry LLC is fully insured and we can provide a certificate of insurance to your association before work begins.
Have a project in Portland?Request A Site Visit
Tell us about the project and one of the owners will be in touch to arrange a site visit in Portland.
- Owners on every job
- Fully insured
- Written estimates
- Clean site, daily
Request Your Free Estimate
Fill this in and one of the owners will be in touch to book a time.
Prefer to talk? Call (207) 707-6208